Isabel da Rosa

darosai@bc.edu | darosaizzy@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development Chestnut Hill, MA
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction August 2019
Concentration in Elementary Education
Donovan Urban Teaching Scholar
Awards: Sharp Urban Teaching Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship

Boston University College of Communication Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Communication May 2014
Concentration in Advertising
Liberal Arts Concentration in Psychology

LICENSING & ENDORSEMENTS

• Academic: Teacher, Elementary (1-6) Initial License
• SEI Endorsement

MTEL SCORES
Communication & Literacy Skills (01) Reading & Writing – Passed, November 2018
General Curriculum (03) Math & Multi-subject – Passed, January 2019
Foundations of Reading (90) – Pending, test in June 2019

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
• Conversational in Cape Verdean Creole

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Thomas A. Edison K-8 School (Boston Public Schools) Brighton, MA
Full-Time Teaching Intern September 2018 – Present
• Student-teach a 2nd and 3rd grade Emotional Impairment strand classroom at the Edison K8 School in
Brighton, MA under supervision of lead teacher
• Support lead teacher and paraeducator with students’ academic and social emotional learning through
lesson planning and instruction
• Note: Received approval from BC practicum office to fulfill student teaching requirements while working at
the Edison

College Bound
College Bound College & Career Instructor
• Teach a 7th and 8th grade class about college and career readiness
• Inform students of high school and post-secondary opportunities available to them

City Year Boston Boston, MA

Senior AmeriCorps Member/Team Leader July 2017 – June 2018
• Assisted team Impact Manager in building and managing a strong, purposeful, and transformative school
partnership with staff and administrators at the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester, MA
• Created, promoted, and supported a positive first year AmeriCorps member service experience through team
building activities and weekly data analysis, progress monitoring and goal setting with team
• Observed and coached 9 first year AmeriCorps Members and provided regular feedback to improve
classroom service
• Facilitated social justice conversations and built community by co-leading the CYB Women of Color Affinity
Group
 Isabel da Rosa
darosai@bc.edu | darosaizzy@gmail.com

First Year AmeriCorps Member August 2016 – June 2017

• Tutored and mentored a cohort of 40 students at JEBHS in English Literacy, Algebra, and Geometry to instill
independent study skills and prepare for MCAS testing
• Coached 9 students on attendance and behavior through daily check-ins and goal setting
• Co-led team of 10 ACMs on SEL initiatives to promote positive student behaviors and celebrate milestones
• Selected as 1 of 2 speakers out of 270+ ACMs to speak at the 2017 City Year Boston Graduation Ceremony

College for Every Student Boston, MA

Coordinator, Mentor September 2012 – May 2014
• Partnered with administration at Jackson/Mann K-8 School to help drive student success and motivation
through mentorship
• Planned and coordinated 8 events per year involving 80 eighth grade students and 10-20 Boston University
student athletes Recruited student-athletes who were responsible for emphasizing values including
collaboration and diversity

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
Academic Advisor I July 2015 – August 2016
• Tracked progress and outcomes of a cohort of 130 students from acceptance through graduation
• Communicated university’s academic and administrative policies, grading system, withdrawal processes, and
graduation requirements to accepted students
• Maintained student records through Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Dynamics CRM to monitor retention
goals and plan outreach communication

MSLGROUP Waltham, MA
Account Associate January 2015 – July 2015
• Drafted awards and speaking submissions for clients including Brother International, KORE Telematics,
PayPal, Alkermes, Inspire Medical Systems, Exact Sciences, and Wolf Greenfield
• Conducted media audits and composed reporter briefing pages for client interviews
• Created client-specific analysis reports based on media findings
Public Relations Intern November 2014 – December 2015
• Tracked news stories and media mentions of clients, and monitored industry news and trends on a daily
basis
• Scheduled meetings, reserved meeting spaces, organized office library, and handled various other
administrative tasks

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• CPR Certified, CPI Certified
• Interests: Writing and performing comedy, running, baking, writing, coaching, cheerleading